It had been a restless night for me (and most others in the group) – the elevation was clearly taking its toll. After breakfast and many cups of tea things looked better and we were heading off for a leisurely, yet breathtaking (ambiguity intended) walk through the village, down to the lake and along its shore.

Tso Moriri sits at an elevation of 4522 m (14836 ft), it measures 26 km north-to-south and is about 3 to 5km wide. It is considered a holy lake, so there is no bathing or swimming here (even if it looks inviting).